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Votes at a glance: Ely council approves liquor license, lease renewal, equipment purchase and contracts
Summary
At its Jan. 22 meeting Ely City Council approved a Class II liquor license for Danny's Place, renewed a lease with the State for 545 Mill Avenue, approved an as‑needed SAFEbuilt contract, set a building‑official start date, and authorized purchase of a $134,074.25 dump truck.
The Ely City Council voted unanimously on multiple items at its Jan. 22 meeting. Key outcomes:
- Liquor license: The Ely Liquor Licensing Board approved a Class II liquor license for Rajbir S. Bathla (Bathla Inc., DBA Danny's Place, 1301 E. Aultman St.). Motion moved by Councilman Dennis Perea, seconded by Councilwoman Michelle Yeoman. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Lease renewal: Council approved the Second Lease Amendment (renewal) between the City of Ely and the State of Nevada for 545 Mill Avenue. Motion moved by Councilman Dennis Perea, seconded by Councilwoman Melody Van Camp. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- SAFEbuilt contract: Council approved an as‑needed Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt LLC for plan review and inspection support. Motion moved by Councilman Dennis Perea, seconded by Councilman Terrill Trask. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Building official start date: Council set Feb. 23, 2026 as the start date for Chris Flannery as the city’s building official, with instruction that the position be re‑advertised if there is external pushback. Motion moved by Councilman Terrill Trask, seconded by Councilwoman Michelle Yeoman. Outcome: approved unanimously.
- Equipment purchase: Council authorized purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet medium duty dump truck with attachments for the Streets Department at $134,074.25, to be expensed from Public Transit funds. Motion moved by Councilwoman Jerri Lynn Williams‑Harper, seconded by Councilwoman Melody Van Camp. Outcome: approved unanimously.
Each motion passed by unanimous vote; no recorded nay or abstention was reported in the meeting transcript. The council adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
